Howden strengthens position in French insurance market with acquisition of the AGEO Group

I am delighted to welcome AGEO, a well-respected company with strong expertise and an outstanding reputation in Employee Benefits, into Howden France. With our expanded capabilities, we can now broaden the services we offer our clients and strengthen our market position by establishing ourselves as a leading Employee Benefits insurance broker in France. I am looking forward to working with the AGEO team to grow together and better serve our clients.

After 40 years of development, we have decided to join Howden because it shares our values of people, quality and innovation. Together, we will continue to innovate and grow, and our combined scale will enable us to serve our customers even better. Maryse and I are delighted to be able to be part of the move to join Howden, and then to pass on the baton to a solid younger management team, who will bring a new dynamic to this fine project for a long time to come... the adventure has only just begun!

Acquiring AGEO Group marks a significant milestone for Howden as we continue to solidify our presence in one of the largest and most strategically important Employee Benefits markets in the world. France is home to numerous multinational companies, making it a vital market for our global footprint. This acquisition not only strengthens our capabilities in France but also enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive global Employee Benefits to our multinational clients worldwide. We are excited to welcome the talented AGEO team to the Howden family and look forward to the opportunities ahead as we grow together.

The acquisition of AGEO once again highlights the great opportunities Howden provides for companies with the right culture. Together, we'll drive growth in France and beyond, as we keep expanding across Europe. With more than 4,500 colleagues and 150 branches in 23 countries, we are already the best choice for clients in the region.

The regional network constituting AGEO's distribution will enable us to significantly expand our presence in France and ensure the proximity that is essential to our support strategy. We also seize this acquisition opportunity to strengthen the governance of the Île-de-France region with Antoine Giacomotto. I am delighted to complement our expertise and services with talented and ambitious teams who share the same commitment to providing the best for our clients.